Insurance and Fees

Health Insurance

GCU students who are registered for classes at GCU do not need health insurance to access health care at Canyon Health and Wellness Clinic. However, we strongly urge every student to maintain adequate health insurance to cover unexpected medical expenses.

Consider purchasing our Student Health Plan offered by United Healthcare if your health insurance plan has:

  • A high deductible
  • No out-of-network benefits
  • Emergency only coverage
  • Limited benefits for specialty visits such as counseling, physical therapy or nutrition counseling

Frequently Asked Questions About Insurance

How do I know if I need the student health insurance provided by GCU?
  • Out-of-State Students: Confirm your insurance works in Arizona by calling your current insurance carrier to ask about what your plan covers while you are away at school in Arizona.
  • International F-1 Visa Students: You cannot waive the student plan through United Healthcare.
  • Students Currently Without Coverage: We are proud to offer a comprehensive student plan from United Healthcare.
Who is required to provide proof of coverage?

Students enrolled in any of the following programs or activities are required to provide proof of health insurance coverage.

  • Athletic Training
  • Club Sports
  • Counseling
  • Dance Education
  • Division I Student-Athletes
  • Pre-Licensure Nursing
  • Theatre
  • Theatre Education
How can I provide proof of coverage?

Please fill out the waiver form on your Student Portal to provide proof of insurance. Please contact your SSC for proof of coverage deadlines.

Please Note: Students who fall into the programs that require health insurance and who do not provide proof by the deadline, will be automatically enrolled in GCU’s United Healthcare student health insurance and will be charged the premium.

Where do I find more information and enroll?

Students and parents can inquire about and enroll for health insurance by visiting: uhcsr.com/gcu

Still have questions?

Feel free to reach out to the GCU Health and Wellness Center at 602-639-6215.

Fees

The options for payment of services include the following:

Fee for service: If you do not have insurance or the student health center is not contracted with your insurance carrier, you will be charged a $50.00 visit fee. There could be additional charges for lab tests, X-Rays, medical procedures, supplies or medication

Student Health Insurance plan (UHCSR): Canyon Health and Wellness will file claims with the Student Health Insurance carrier, which processes the claim for payment according to your plan benefits. Patient will be charged their office visit copay at time of service. For more information on this optional plan see: https://www.uhcsr.com/GCU

Commercial Health Plans: Most major insurance plans are accepted. If Canyon Health and Wellness Clinic is a Participating Provider with your commercial plan, we will file claims with your insurance carrier, which processes the claim for payment according to your plan benefits. The patient will be charged their office visit copay at time of service. You will receive a billing statement via mail for any charges that your insurance carrier does not pay.

Please contact our billing and claims provider at 480-255-9484 or email [email protected] to find out if we are contracted with your plan.

Self-Pay Rates

ServiceRate
Office Visit$50
X-Ray$25
Tb Skin Test$12
Tdap$50
Flu Vaccine$5
COVID Swab$10
Wart removal$30
Injectable birth control$60
Prescription Medications$10-$30 per medication prescribed